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Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
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Bento & Onigiri
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Don dish
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Nabe dish
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Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Meat dish
Meat dish
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Hyogo
Ibonoito

Ibonoito

Ibonoito (揖保乃糸, Ibonoito) is a proud specialty from the Banshu region along the Ibo River in the southwestern par...
Ehime
Tai Somen

Tai Somen

Tai Somen (鯛そうめん) is a luxurious dish where a whole simmered sea bream is served atop boiled somen noodles on a ...
Ibaraki
Mito Natto

Mito Natto

Mito Natto (水戸納豆, Mito natto), a specialty of Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most iconic ferm...
Yamaguchi
Turnip Zoni

Turnip Zoni

Turnip Zoni (かぶ雑煮, Kabu Zoni) is a heartwarming traditional dish widely enjoyed in Hagi City and surrounding area...
Shizuoka
Hitsumabushi

Hitsumabushi

Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし) is a delicious dish featuring fragrant grilled eel beautifully arranged over a bed of hot s...
Kumamoto
Chosengame

Chosengame

Chosengame (朝鮮飴, Chosengame) is Kumamoto's oldest and most traditional confectionery. Originally known as "Choseia...
Niigata
Imo Mochi

Imo Mochi

Imo Mochi (いももち, Imo mochi) is a traditional dish from Sado Island, originally created as a substitute for rice, ...
Aomori
Tsugaru Soba

Tsugaru Soba

Tsugaru Soba (津軽そば, Tsugaru soba) is a traditional dish primarily enjoyed in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefect...
Fukui
Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)

Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)

The "king of fugu," tiger pufferfish (torafugu), is raised with great care in Fukui Prefecture, the northernmost poin...
Akita
Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon (鹿角ホルモン), a specialty of Kazuno City in Akita Prefecture, is a dish featuring pork and beef offa...
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Sara Udon

Nagasaki Sara Udon

When it comes to Nagasaki's culinary delights, "Champon" often takes the spotlight. However, equally loved by locals,...
Nara
Yoshino Kuzumochi

Yoshino Kuzumochi

Yoshino Kuzumochi (吉野の葛餅, Yoshino kuzumochi) is a traditional specialty that recreates the taste of kuzu mochi o...
Nagano
Togakushi Soba

Togakushi Soba

Togakushi Soba (戸隠そば, Togakushi soba) refers to soba noodles from Togakushi, located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefe...
Iwate
Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso (ピーマン味噌, Piiman miso) is a versatile seasoning from Iwate Prefecture, featuring a perfect bal...
Gifu
Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi (五平もち, Gohei mochi) is a cherished traditional dish originating from the mountainous areas of Gifu an...
Aomori
Yosare Hot Pot

Yosare Hot Pot

Yosare Hot Pot (よされ鍋, Yosare nabe) is a beloved traditional dish from Kuroishi City in Aomori Prefecture, combini...
Aichi
Chicken Wings

Chicken Wings

When it comes to Nagoya cuisine, Chicken Wings (手羽先, Tebasaki) are a standout favorite. These are deep-fried chick...
Akita
Kiritanpo

Kiritanpo

Kiritanpo Nabe (きりたんぽ鍋, Kiritanpo hot pot) is a traditional dish from Akita Prefecture. It features "tanpo" – r...
Saitama
Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot

Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot

The Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot (こしがや鴨ネギ鍋, Koshigaya Kamo Negi Nabe) is a beloved winter specialty...
Kyoto
Kyoto Matcha Soba

Kyoto Matcha Soba

Matcha Soba (茶そば, Cha soba) is a unique variation of soba noodles, made by kneading finely powdered Uji matcha fro...

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Tokyo
Kyoto Matcha Soba

Hachioji Ramen

Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン, Hachioji rāmen) is a beloved local specialty of Hachioji City in Tokyo, celebrated for its simple yet uniqu...
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Hyogo
Kyoto Matcha Soba

Kobe Croquette

Kobe Croquette (神戸コロッケ, Kobe Korokke) is the delicately crafted croquette that originated in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Made with p...
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Hyogo
Kyoto Matcha Soba

Jabu

Jabu (じゃぶ) is a comforting local dish from Shinonsen Town in Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture. This homestyle stew features chicken, to...
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Nara
Kyoto Matcha Soba

Nara Zuke

Nara Zuke (奈良漬, Nara zuke) is a traditional fermented delicacy that originated in Japan’s ancient capital, Nara. Developed during the He...
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